FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Fulham fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Fulham at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hammers are clearly on top, winning 51.35% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was less than a year ago, in January 2006, the Hammers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 DecFulham0 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 23 JanWest Ham Utd.2-1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 17 SepFulham1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2003/2004Tue 24 FebWest Ham Utd.0 - 3FulhamFAC
2003/2004Sat 14 FebFulham0 - 0West Ham Utd.FAC
2002/2003Thu 26 DecWest Ham Utd.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2002/2003Wed 23 OctFulham0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cottagers have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Ham Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 18 points from their 22 games thus far. Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 27 points from their 22 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.6213597
Fulham6150878

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Hammers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Fulham Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.